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A dedicated resource for professionals seeking information about Quantum 9

Looking for a subject matter expert for a story or piece? Our CEO, Michael Mayes, is a patient advocate and cannabis licensing expert.

We have appeared in over 150 news publications including the Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, High Times, Fox News, ABC, The Business Journals, Crain’s Business, Tampa Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Tampa Tribune, Sativa Magazine, CBC and the Daily Herald amongst others. Quantum 9’s media appearances include several CBS and WGN appearances and international presence on BNN Commodities in Canada.

With the increasing popularity of the cannabis industry, there is a need for an expert opinion. We are a trusted advisor for many media outlets.

History of Quantum 9

In 2012, Quantum 9, Inc. started creating a custom regulatory compliance application focusing on tracking all aspects of cultivation from seed to cannabis acquisition by a customer or patient. The firm was founded by Michael Mayes who has managed and coordinated custom development projects with Fortune 500 companies such as Rubbermaid, Unilever, and General Dynamics. After over two years in development, the application entered the beta testing phase on July 1st, 2013.

Ed Rosenthal

The consulting practice gained enormous popularity with the addition of Ed Rosenthal in December of 2012. Ed Rosenthal is recognized worldwide as the leading authority on cannabis. For the last 35 years, he has worked as a cultivation expert, researcher, writer, teacher and activist. His volume of works covers marijuana gardening, law, social policy, and culture. The company transitioned from a limited liability company to a corporation in mid-2013 garnering seed capital investments. The firm now practices in the United States, Canada, and France and is internationally known as one of the most trusted names in cannabis consulting and technology.

In 2015, Quantum 9 was awarded the CannaAwards Most Disruptive Technology Award for technology excellence. In 2016, Quantum 9 was voted number one international marijuana consulting firm by Corporate Visions Magazine, a UK based publishing company.

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Media Appearances

The Value of Automation in Cannabis Cannabis Business Times quotes Michael Mayes, CEO of the marijuana consulting firm Quantum 9. The article addresses the rise of automation in cannabis. Mayes’ knowledge in marijuana…

Marijuana Consultant Coronavirus The application for craft grower and infuser licenses was delayed due to the coronavirus. A Chicago Tribune reporter interviews Michael Mayes to discuss the coronavirus. More specifically, topics discussed by…

Target Keyword: MMJ Consulting One of the industry’s most prolific MMJ Consulting Firm writers published an article in Forbes Magazine for the second time. The first article Michael Mayes published in Forbes, addresses…

Benefiting the Community at Greenwave Dispensary with Michael and Thomas Mayes Meet CEO, co-owner of Greenwave Dispensary and expert cannabis consultant, Michael Mayes. As the CEO of the cannabis consulting firm, Quantum 9,…

Illinois Is Paving The Way For The Nation’s Largest Adult-Use Cannabis Markets As of late May 2019, Illinois is the first state to legalize adult-use marijuana cultivation and sales through its legislator. Better…

Expert Cannabis Consultant, Michael Mayes Discusses Potential Lawsuits From Big Cannabis Companies While Applying For Licenses In this article, the Marijuana Business Daily discusses the increase of lawsuits from cannabis companies against state…

From Then to Now: Cannabis in Canada In 2001, Canada legalized the usage of medical marijuana. Taking about 17 years, the nation legalized adult-use cannabis in 2018. Though Canada’s progress toward legalizing recreational…

This Is Why Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Illinois Are Cash Only Currently, medical marijuana dispensaries in Illinois only accept cash. This is because many banks and credit card companies are hesitant to pursue…

Medical Marijuana in New York Legalized in 2014 The race to accessible marijuana in the United States continues to grow. Currently, the US consists of 33 medical marijuana states and 11 adult-use marijuana…

Accessible Medical Marijuana in Fayetteville is Now Open for Business Finally! The wait for medical marijuana in Fayetteville, Arkansas is officially over. Establishing accessible medical marijuana in Fayetteville has been overall hectic. With…

Forbes Business Council Member, Michael Mayes Discusses His Expertise as CEO of the Cannabis Consulting Firm, Quantum 9 Committed to revolutionizing the cannabis industry, Michael Mayes is the founder of the cannabis consulting…

Acanza Operational Cannabis Consultant, Thomas Mayes, Discusses the Opening of the Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Fayetteville It’s been an ongoing journey to medical marijuana in Fayetville. At last! The third medical marijuana dispensary…

The Progression of Medical To Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Although Illinois begins its legalization of adult-use marijuana on January 1st, 2020, the journey to get there was a process. Starting in 2013, Illinois…

Adult-Use Marijuana in Illinois Finally! Illinois is the 11th state to legalize adult-use (recreational) marijuana *cue ugly cry* What does this mean? Starting January 1st, 2020, Illinoisians can legally possess cannabis in accordance…

Finally, Marijuana In Illinois Adult-use (recreational) marijuana in Illinois is now legal starting in January 2020. The table below outlines the following allotments for the possession of cannabis in Illinois starting January 1st,…

Forbes Chicago Business Council Features Cannabis Entrepreneur, Michael Mayes Committed to transforming the cannabis industry, expert cannabis consultant, Michael Mayes, recognizes the value in continuously evolving his professional influence. As the founder and…

Cannabis Consultant Discusses Business Opportunites for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia Currently, the wait for medical marijuana in West Virginia is quite painful to watch, but how long will this last? Expert marijuana…

The Rise of Medical Dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas Marijuana consultant Michael Mayes is featured in the Fayetteville Flyer to discuss the status of medical dispensaries in Fayetteville, Arkansas. As the founder and CEO of…

Marijuana Consultant featured as guest speaker at Mississippi State Capitol Michael Mayes, founder and CEO of Chicago based Marijuana Consulting firm Quantum 9, was featured in a CBS WJTV Jackson 12 original feature and USA…

Cannabis Consultant Featured on CBS Chicago 2 Michael Mayes, of Quantum 9, a Chicago based cannabis consultancy was featured in a CBS 2 original report. The report by Dorthy Tucker explores the effect marijuana legalization will...

On September 13, 2017, David George-Cosh from the Wall Street Journal wrote an article titled "Canadian Exchange Weighs Risks in Trading U.S. Marijuana Stocks" which featured a quote from Quantum 9's CEO Michael...

VoyageChicago Marijuana Piece The VoyageChicago Marijuana Staff sat down with CEO and Founder, Michael Mayes, from Quantum 9. The Chicago River North Native has been providing cannabis consulting services for the last six years. …

Number of Marijuana Patients in Illinois Michael Mayes was quoted in Robert McCoppin's January 8th, 2015 piece titled "Few patients approved for medical marijuana in Illinois". At the time the number of marijuana patients in...

March 8, 2018 | By Morgan Eichensehr Michael Mayes was featured in the Baltimore Business Journals. Maryland's house of delegates passed legislation that will require to make the state's cannabis commission more diverse. Cannabis...

January 2017 | By ACQ5 Quantum 9’s CEO Michael Mayes featured on the cover of Gamechangers magazine. Gamechangers is a magazine that features entrepreneurs from around the world making an impact in their…

October 2016 | By Corporate Visions Magazine Quantum 9 CEO Michael Mayes featured in Corporate Visions Magazine October issue. His company specializes in linking wealthy corporations to the cannabis industry. The company’s expertise…

CannaInsider names Michael Mayes one of the most Influential Voices in Cannabis Consulting By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Piece Michael Mayes was featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Michael Mayes has worked with the governments of Illinois, Kentucky…

January 18, 2016 by Marijuana Business Daily Michael Mayes, CEO of Quantum 9 Inc., a Chicago-based cannabis consultancy, told the paper that adding “chronic pain” to the list of qualifying conditions would be…

Legal Marijuana Cultivation Is Driving A Technology 'Revolution' In Industrial Agriculture BY MARIA GALLUCCI ON 05/17/15 AT 9:51 AM "Second, young technology whizzes and expert plant biologists are both bringing their skills to the...

CEO Michael Mayes was quoted in this CBC article about the recent influx of American-based companies looking north to help the Canadian medical marijuana industry as the federal government brings in new…